Unite Here! Local 40

Unite Here! Local 40 BC's union for hospitality workers. Contact us at [email protected]

06/09/2026

The World Cup kicks off in Canada on June 12, and over a million visitors are expected to stream into the country as Toronto and Vancouver welcome fans for the chance to watch their teams play on the world’s biggest stage. These fans will have spent major dollars on accommodations and tickets. Canada itself will have spent over $1 billion to host the 13 games. Hospitality workers with Unite Here! Local 40 in Vancouver and UNITE HERE Local 75 in Toronto are set to welcome soccer fans to their cities but at the same time they’re asking: what about us?

The cost of living in each city is remarkably high. Workers say that it’s getting harder to pay for housing and other necessities. The same employers set to rake in the profits from the World Cup—nightly room rates in some locations are going for upwards of $2,000—refuse to pay workers enough to get by. As they fight for the ability to thrive in their cities, hospitality workers have this message for World Cup fans: Welcome to Canada and enjoy the games. It may have cost a lot for you to get here, but we’re paying the higher price.

UNITE HERE Local 40 held a press conference today to comment on a legal action filed by several hospitality workers agai...
06/08/2026

UNITE HERE Local 40 held a press conference today to comment on a legal action filed by several hospitality workers against the City of Vancouver. They are seeking to overturn two major City of Vancouver rezoning decisions after being denied a meaningful opportunity to participate in the public hearing process.

"When workers register to speak, wait for hours, and are not given the opportunity to be heard, the message they receive is that City Hall is listening to developers, while ordinary people are left on mute," said Zailda Chan, President of UNITE HERE Local 40.

YVR airport concession workers rallied yesterday for a World Cup Bonus, $30 an hour, and job security. "Too many airport...
06/06/2026

YVR airport concession workers rallied yesterday for a World Cup Bonus, $30 an hour, and job security. "Too many airport workers are juggling two or three jobs to make ends meet. The World Cup will generate wealth for FIFA, the city, and the Airport Authority, but what about those who serve them? Workers deserve their fair share," said Gulzar Grewal, UNITE HERE Local 40 Vice-President.

YVR airport concession workers rallied yesterday for a FIFA Bonus, $30 an hour and job security. "FIFA World Cup will ge...
06/05/2026

YVR airport concession workers rallied yesterday for a FIFA Bonus, $30 an hour and job security. "FIFA World Cup will generate wealth for game organizers, the city and the Airport Authority, but what about those who serve them? Workers deserve their fair share," said Gulzar Grewal, UNITE HERE Local 40 Vice-President.

06/05/2026

MAJOR VICTORY 🎯 When the Sleeman workers in Delta joined our existing Vernon union, we knew we would win big at the bargaining table with our combined power. Through our unity and strike-readiness, we won significant gains including up to 30% wage increases for Delta warehouse workers over the life of the agreement.

Today, YVR Airport concession workers and allies rallied for a $30/hour wage and stronger job security protections for f...
06/05/2026

Today, YVR Airport concession workers and allies rallied for a $30/hour wage and stronger job security protections for frontline workers as they prepare to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Last month, a petition signed by 1,500 airport workers was delivered to the Vancouver Airport Authority calling for a $1,000 World Cup bonus. At a time when YVR Airport is breaking records, those who showcase Vancouver to tourists everyday want to earn enough to live in the city they love.

Tomorrow, Vancouver City Council will vote whether to allow:- More incentives for hotel developers- A project to deliver...
06/02/2026

Tomorrow, Vancouver City Council will vote whether to allow:

- More incentives for hotel developers
- A project to deliver fewer social housing units than required
- 7 residential projects to displace tenants in 158 rentals
- 10 projects with zero community amenity benefits
- Large rental towers without zero below-market rentals
If a project displaces tenants, delivers no below-market units, or reduces community benefits, why would Council approve it during an affordability crisis?

Hospitality workers need Council to deliver real affordability and community benefits.

Let’s send a message to Council that we need affordability now!

Sign the petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/vancouver-city-council-enough-with-developer-giveaways?source=direct_link&

It's another developer bonanza at City Hall. How many giveaways can they squeeze into one meeting?Tuesday's Council agen...
05/30/2026

It's another developer bonanza at City Hall. How many giveaways can they squeeze into one meeting?

Tuesday's Council agenda includes:

🏠 Expanded Empty Homes Tax exemptions
🏨 Another incentive for hotel developers
🏗️ 7 residential projects that could displace renters in 158 units
📉 A project with reduced social housing units and more condos
💰⬇️ 10 major projects with no Community Amenity Contributions
❌ No public comment allowed on development projects before regular Council meeting

Meanwhile affordability remains out of reach for too many Vancouver residents.

Sign the petition to tell Council we need real affordability: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/vancouver-city-council-enough-with-developer-giveaways/

Today, we delivered a message to development giant Holborn Group: we need affordable housing in Vancouver, not more luxu...
05/29/2026

Today, we delivered a message to development giant Holborn Group: we need affordable housing in Vancouver, not more luxury hotels and condos! Over 2,000 people, and counting, have signed our petition to oppose this “supertall” luxury project in the heart of downtown. City Hall may try to push this through Council in July, ahead of the municipal election.

Holborn, known for displacing low-income residents in Little Mountain and neglect of the former SRO at historic 500 Dunsmuir House, could displace over a dozen independent businesses currently at the proposed site.

A project this massive deserves equally serious public scrutiny. City Council should pause any vote on Holborn's proposal until after the election. Let the people decide whether this is the direction we want for our city. Sign the petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-reject-holborn-groups-proposed-luxury-megaproject-2/

Welcome our new Compass members at Air Canada YVR Lounges who just joined Local 40!! Together, they join 1,000 food and ...
05/21/2026

Welcome our new Compass members at Air Canada YVR Lounges who just joined Local 40!! Together, they join 1,000 food and retail workers who are standing united for good jobs at YVR Airport.

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